Angamardhana: A treatise on massage techniques of ancient India

Angamardhana: A Treatise on Massage Techniques of Ancient India

Massage is considered as one of the oldest therapy used to treat various ailments. It was not only used as a preventive measure but also as a measure to cure disease. Ayurveda being a holistic system of medicine has emphasized the utility of Massage in various conditions. Ayurveda explained Massage as Abhyanga which infers anointing the body. Abhyanga not only prevents and delays normal ageing ...

An Ancient Treatise on Embryology

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Massage--the scientific basis of an ancient art: Part 1. The techniques.

Manual massage is a long established and effective therapy used for the relief of pain, swelling, muscle spasm and restricted movement. Latterly, various mechanical methods have appeared to complement the traditional manual techniques. Both manual and mechanical techniques are described systematically, together with a review of indications for use in sports medicine.

A Treatise on Plague

son, m it.c.s.i. London : Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Ld., 1901. Price 7s. Gd. It is somewhat remarkable that, though five years have now passed since the present pandemic of plague first made its appearance at Bombay, no book on the subject lias hitherto appeared based upon Indian experience. Reports written by medical officers, civilians, and even military officers we have had in abundance, but ...

A Treatise on Mortgages